Registered Cardiac Nurse

Summary

Join Heartbeat Health, a health tech startup revolutionizing cardiovascular care, as a Registered Nurse! This remote, patient-facing role involves educating patients about their diagnoses, treatment plans, and test results. You will collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, maintain accurate patient records, and conduct follow-up virtual visits. As a patient advocate, you will ensure patients receive appropriate care and support. You will also prioritize incoming patient requests and participate in quality assurance programs. This position requires a current, unrestricted RN license (Compact) and 3+ years of cardiology experience.

Requirements

• Must hold a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact)
• At least 3+ years of experience in cardiology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a virtual environment
• Team-player is a must
• Ability to effectively educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and advanced practitioners
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions under appropriate supervision
• Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and electronic health records
• Commitment to patient-centered care and empathy for patients with chronic cardiology conditions
• Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic cardiac conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide education about a patient’s diagnosis, test results and treatment plan
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, PCPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients
• Discuss complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary care teams
• Utilize clinical decision making to escalate concerns to the care team
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including patient interactions, medical histories, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries within scope of practice
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Schedule and conduct follow-up virtual visits to monitor patients' progress and address any concerns or questions
• Serve as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support throughout their healthcare journey
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, including patient confidentiality and telemedicine regulations, while providing virtual care
• Efficiently triage incoming patient requests and manage patient panel by prioritizing patients based on need and client SLAs
• Pursue ongoing education and professional development in the field of cardiology to stay updated on the latest advancements and maintain relevant certifications
• Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve the quality of cardiology care provided within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in telemedicine is a bonus